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Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs MSI Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 95identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
    • Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
  • Tjunction
    • Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:105 °C
    • Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C

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158 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi3-380M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneK0Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295250178
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC26Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm267 mm
Height (front)Differs2.2 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.89 cm3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack

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